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FC16 RBU

2016 Sym Jet

Black Petrol 124cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Feb 2027
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

32,718 mi
Last recorded32,718 miles
Recorded on10 Feb 2026
Typical for 2016 Sym Jet12,592 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFC16 RBU
MakeSym
ModelJet
Year2016
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine124cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 10 Feb 2026 32,718 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2024 26,780 miles
Fail 2 Dec 2024 26,744 miles

Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (5.2.3 (i))

Pass 19 Sep 2023 22,827 miles
Fail 18 Sep 2023 22,826 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Rear Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released (4.3.2 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 21 Apr 2021 22,804 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2019 22,800 miles

How Reliable is the Sym Jet?

Based on 29,546 MOT tests across 5,892 vehicles.

78.3%
Pass Rate
1,355
Miles/Year
27
Year Lifespan
5,892
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Brake lever has inadequate reserve travel 464
Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey 441
Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on dipped beam 415
Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 399
Steering headbearing has excessive free play 369
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FC16 RBU is a 2016 Sym Jet in Black with a 124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

Across all 2016 Sym Jet models, the average MOT pass rate is 76.8% with a typical mileage of 12,592 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Sym Jet fails its MOT is brake lever has inadequate reserve travel, accounting for 464 recorded failures. If you're considering buying FC16 RBU, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Sym Jet typically stays on UK roads for around 27 years. At 10 years old, this Sym Jet is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of FC16 RBU?

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What year was FC16 RBU registered?

FC16 RBU is a 2016 Sym Jet, first registered on 1 August 2016.

Is FC16 RBU safe to buy?

The MOT history for FC16 RBU shows 7 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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